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Emily is Away <3VSGrowing Up

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Emily is Away <3

Emily is Away <3

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
74Popularity
31Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-95% $0.49
Buy Now
VS
Growing Up

Growing Up

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
29Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-31% $10.39
Buy Now

Winner

Emily is Away <3 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Emily is Away <3
8 of 14 metrics
Growing Up
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.49 Wins
$10.39 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.33 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-31% -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes -
55 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92% positive Wins
87.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.9K Wins
3.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.5K Wins
3.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
476 -
410 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
30 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.9K Wins
3.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2021 -
Oct 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEmily is Away <3

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleGrowing Up

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Emily is Away <3
Growing Up

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Emily is Away <3

Emily is Away <3

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1939% $9.99View
Growing Up

Growing Up

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -31% $10.39Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +44% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +44% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Emily is Away <3

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (5,932 reviews) — very positive reception
5,932 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.49 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.33 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

11 concurrent players — niche audience

Growing Up

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (3,370 reviews) — very positive reception
3,370 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$10.39 — reasonable price
31% off — modest discount
Historical low: $7.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +49% player growth
52 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEmily is Away <3Growing Up
Release Date
April 16, 2021
October 13, 2021
Developers
Kyle Seeley
Vile Monarch
Publishers
Kyle Seeley
Spiral Up Games, Vile Monarch
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
15
62

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Emily is Away <3

No PC requirements data available

Growing Up

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Intel or equivilent AMD family
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Emily is Away <3 or Growing Up?

Emily is Away <3 won the comparison against Growing Up based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Emily is Away <3 worth buying over Growing Up?

Based on the metrics, Emily is Away <3 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Emily is Away <3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:50 PM UTC

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